Washington University Financial Statements June 30, 2007 and 2006

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1 Financial Statements

2 Index Page(s) Report of Independent Auditors... 1 Financial Statements Statements of Financial Position... 2 Statements of Activities... 3 Statements of Cash Flows... 4 Notes to Financial Statements

3 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 800 Market St. St Louis MO Telephone (314) Facsimile (314) Report of Independent Auditors To the Board of Trustees of Washington University In our opinion, the accompanying statements of financial position and the related statements of activities and cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Washington University (the "University") at June 30, 2007 and June 30, 2006, and the changes in its net assets and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements are the responsibility of the University s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. September 10,

4 Statements of Financial Position (Thousands of Dollars) Assets: Cash $ 7,188 $ 5,678 Investments 6,730,262 5,655,192 Collateral received for securities lending 737, ,524 Accounts and notes receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $90,428 and $81, , ,798 Pledges receivable, net 133, ,176 Other assets 53,453 45,554 Fixed assets, net 1,545,153 1,469,045 TOTAL ASSETS $ 9,519,160 $ 8,206,967 Liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 253,189 $ 200,211 Liability under securities lending transactions 737, ,524 Deposits and advances 15,102 16,393 Professional liability 74,615 87,173 Notes and bonds payable 995, ,624 Deferred income 83,476 75,845 Liabilities under split-interest agreements 46,150 45,349 Government supported student loans 43,318 42,765 TOTAL LIABILITIES 2,248,522 1,977,884 Net Assets: Unrestricted 5,938,838 4,975,250 Temporarily restricted 236, ,953 Permanently restricted 1,095,709 1,058,880 TOTAL NET ASSETS 7,270,638 6,229,083 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $ 9,519,160 $ 8,206,967 The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements. 2

5 Statements of Activities Years Ended (Thousands of Dollars) Temporarily Permanently June 30, 2007 Temporarily Permanently June 30, 2006 Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Total Revenues: Tuition and fees, gross $ 360,330 $ 360,330 $ 336,865 $ 336,865 Less: Scholarships (121,915) (121,915) (113,795) (113,795) Tuition and fees, net 238, , , ,070 Endowment spending distribution 191,761 $ 5, , ,577 $ 5, ,897 Investment income 29, ,921 25, ,116 Gifts 75,799 79, ,802 36,180 54,576 90,756 Grants and contracts revenues Direct costs recovered 354, , , ,491 Facilities and administrative costs recovered 132, , , ,256 Patient services 543, , , ,713 Auxiliary enterprises - sales and services 64,585 64,585 59,831 59,831 Educational activities - sales and services 74,267 74,267 68,126 68,126 Affiliated hospital revenues 64,193 64,193 66,192 66,192 Other revenue 28,817 28,817 24,965 24,965 Net assets released 55,837 (55,837) - 59,653 (59,653) - Total Revenues 1,854,284 28,786-1,883,070 1,728, ,729,413 Expenses: Instruction 929, , , ,478 Research 431, , , ,045 Academic support 125, , , ,184 Student services 58,656 58,656 56,296 56,296 Institutional support 83,452 83,452 77,161 77,161 Auxiliary enterprises expenditures 76,332 76,332 72,011 72,011 Other deductions 15,811 15,811 12,356 12,356 Total Expenses 1,720, ,720,965 1,625, ,625,531 Net Operating Results 133,319 28, , , ,882 Non-operating revenues and (expenses): Investment returns net of endowment spending 845,970 17,502 $ 5, , ,385 9,956 $ ,779 Changes and reclassifications of split-interest agreements (1,835) 844 5,025 4,034 (841) 535 1,634 1,328 Permanently restricted gifts 20,428 20,428 23,687 23,687 Gain/(Loss) on fixed asset disposals and other (13,866) (5,994) 5,569 (14,291) (1,698) (6,479) 6,462 (1,715) Non-operating, net 830,269 12,352 36, , ,846 4,012 32, ,079 Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle (14,271) (14,271) Change in net assets 963,588 41,138 36,829 1,041, ,910 4,559 32, ,690 Net Assets, Beginning of the Year 4,975, ,953 1,058,880 6,229,083 4,502, ,394 1,026,659 5,719,393 Net Assets, End of the Year $ 5,938,838 $ 236,091 $ 1,095,709 $ 7,270,638 $ 4,975,250 $ 194,953 $ 1,058,880 $ 6,229,083 The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements. 3

6 Statements of Cash Flows Years Ended (Thousands of Dollars) Cash flows from operating activities: Change in Net Assets $ 1,041,555 $ 509,690 Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets to net cash provided by operating activities: Realized and unrealized net gains on investments (998,599) (528,314) Depreciation expense 116, ,380 Permanently restricted gifts (20,428) (23,687) Investments received as gifts - not permanently restricted (32,229) (10,237) Other adjustments (1,451) (3,328) Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle - 14,271 Changes in assets and liabilities: Accounts and notes receivable, net (23,740) (19,032) Pledges receivable, net (22,775) 2,577 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 53,426 (26,999) Deposits and advances (1,291) 495 Professional liability (12,558) 8,324 Deferred income 7,632 2,785 Liabilities under split-interest agreements 801 2,468 Net cash provided by operating activities 107,044 37,393 Cash flows from investing activities: Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments 6,117,157 8,652,599 Purchases of investments (6,148,775) (8,518,020) Purchases of fixed assets (201,722) (180,765) Other 359 (306) Net cash used for investing activities (232,981) (46,492) Cash flows from financing activities: Principal payments of debt (133,026) (17,236) Proceeds from long-term debt issuance 239,526 - Contributions restricted for long-term investment 20,842 23,483 Other 105 3,395 Net cash provided by financing activities 127,447 9,642 Net increase in cash 1, Cash at beginning of year 5,678 5,135 Cash at end of year $ 7,188 $ 5,678 Supplemental Data: Interest paid in cash $ 38,837 $ 36,189 Net change in securities lending $ (113,058) $ 200,919 Noncash investing activities: In-kind contributions $ 83 $ 681 Assets acquired by assuming directly related liabilities $ 213 $ 13,564 Conditional asset retirement obligation $ (14,271) The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements. 4

7 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Organization Washington University in St. Louis (the University), is an institution of higher education that, in furtherance of its role as a charitable and educational institution, engages in various activities, including instruction, research and provision of medical care. Basis of Presentation The financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Such estimates include, but are not limited to, the estimated useful lives of buildings and equipment, the fair value of certain investments, the degree of precision in calculation of self-insurance reserves and adequacy of allowances for doubtful accounts receivable. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Certain prior year amounts presented in the financial statements have been reclassified to be consistent with the basis of presentation in the current year. Net Assets Resources are classified for accounting and reporting purposes according to externally (donor) imposed restrictions. Descriptions of the net asset categories follow. Unrestricted net assets are free of donor imposed restrictions. Temporarily restricted net assets consist of gifts and related earnings that are subject to donor-imposed stipulations that have not yet been met by actions of the University and/or passage of time. Permanently restricted net asset balances include gifts and trusts which, by donor restriction are required to be held in perpetuity. Revenues from sources other than contributions and investment returns are reported as increases in unrestricted net assets. Contributions are reported as increases in the appropriate category of net assets, except that contributions which impose restrictions that are met in the same fiscal year they are received are included in unrestricted revenues. Gains and investment income that are limited to specific uses by donor-imposed restrictions are reported as increases in unrestricted net assets if the restrictions are met in the same reporting period as the gains and income are recognized. When a donor restriction expires, temporarily restricted net assets are reclassified to unrestricted net assets and reported in the Statement of Activities as net assets released from restrictions. Permanently restricted gifts received are reported in the non-operating section of the Statement of Activities. Gifts of long-lived assets with explicit restrictions that specify how the assets are to be used and gifts of cash or other assets that must be used to acquire long-lived assets are reported as restricted support. Absent explicit donor stipulations about how long those long-lived assets must be maintained, the University reports expirations of donor restrictions when the donated or acquired long-lived assets are placed in service. Expenses are reported as decreases in unrestricted net assets. Temporarily and permanently restricted net assets are for the following purposes: Temporarily Permanently Temporarily Permanently Restricted Restricted Restricted Restricted General activities $142,944 $734,206 $138,768 $709,091 Student assistance 10, ,088 8, ,220 Buildings and renovations 73, ,529 39, ,529 Life income 8,991 31,886 8,312 26,040 Total $236,091 $1,095,709 $194,953 $1,058,880 5

8 Investments Investments are reported at fair value. Fair value is based on quoted prices for securities traded on public exchanges. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities, or other reasonable valuation methodologies such as fair values estimated by investment advisors or other qualified sources. Investments acquired by gift or bequest are initially recorded at market or appraised value at the date so acquired. Investment gains/(losses) in excess of endowment spending distribution and the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments are reported in the non-operating section of the Statement of Activities. At, investments include $50,480 and $1,078, respectively that were purchased with unexpended proceeds from the Series 2007A and 2004 Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority (MOHEFA) revenue bonds, respectively. These assets may only be drawn down to pay for specific construction project costs and costs of issuance related to the MOHEFA bonds. Endowment Endowment refers to the resources that have been restricted by the donor or designated by the Board of Trustees for investment to provide future revenue to support the University s activities. The University has an endowment earnings distribution policy designed to stabilize annual spending levels and preserve the real value of the endowment over time, as permitted by the Missouri Uniform Management of Institutional Funds Act. Under this policy, earnings of the pooled endowment are distributed to the schools and other units of the University at a rate set annually by the Investment Committee of the Board of Trustees. This spending rate must fall within the range of 3.0% to 5.5% of the five-year average market value of a unit of the pooled endowment. For 2007, the spending rate from the pooled endowment was 4.91% of the beginning market value of the pooled endowment. When endowment interest and dividends prove to be insufficient to support this policy, the balance is provided from net gains from the sale of assets held by the pooled endowment. When endowment interest and dividends exceed the amounts necessary to maintain this objective, the balance is added to the endowment. The endowment spending distribution exceeded interest and dividends earned by the pooled endowment by $129,320 and $131,535 in 2007 and 2006, respectively. Minor deficiencies for donor-restricted endowment funds, resulting from declines in market value, are recorded in unrestricted net assets and temporarily restricted net assets when appropriate. As the market value of the portfolio increases, a deficiency will reverse. The allocation of deficiencies is recorded in accordance with FAS 124, Accounting for Certain Investments Held by Not-for-Profit Organizations. As a result of higher market values there was no adjustment necessary in 2007 or Based on market values, the total return for the endowment fund investments that are administered by the University was 20.1% in 2007 and 12.9% in The University s endowed assets are as follows: Carrying Value Carrying Value Pooled endowment $5,529,262 $4,636,196 Life income trusts and pools 95,173 87,551 Externally administered trusts 25,280 14,051 Separately invested endowment 8,293 8,223 Total $5,658,008 $4,746,021 6

9 Fixed Assets Fixed assets are stated at cost or fair market values assigned at dates of gifts, less accumulated depreciation, computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The cost and accumulated depreciation of fixed assets are removed from the records at the time of disposal. Gains and losses on fixed asset disposals are reported in the non-operating section of the Statement of Activities. Fixed assets by classification at consist of the following: Construction in progress $137,319 $155,546 Land and improvements to land 70,904 66,805 Buildings 2,057,055 1,884,154 Equipment 348, ,596 Total cost 2,613,324 2,444,101 Accumulated depreciation (1,068,171) (975,056) Total, net $ 1,545,153 $1,469,045 Collections In addition to the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, the University archives rare book collections, works of art, literary works, historical treasures and artifacts. These collections are protected and preserved for public exhibition, education, research and the furtherance of public service. They are neither disposed of for financial gain nor encumbered in any manner. Accordingly, such collections are not recognized or capitalized for financial statement purposes. Purchases of collection items totaling $32 and $170 were expensed in 2007 and 2006, respectively. There were no sales of collection items and no insurance proceeds for any destroyed items in either year. Student Loans Loans are made to students utilizing gift and University resources designated for that purpose and from funds provided by the United States government under the Federal Perkins and Health Professions Student Loan programs. While loan funds are reported at estimated realizable value, it is not practical to determine the fair value of loan fund receivables, which are comprised largely of federally sponsored student loans. They have significant government restrictions as to marketability, interest rates, and repayment terms. Federal funds are ultimately refundable to the government and are recognized as a liability in the Statement of Financial Position. Tuition and Financial Aid Most undergraduate students receive financial aid based upon academic promise and demonstrated financial need. Graduate students often receive tuition support in connection with research assistant, teaching assistant and fellowship appointments. Total financial aid granted to students by the University, including aid provided to employees and their dependents, was $184,674 in 2007 and $171,516 in The table below identifies student aid by type. Scholarships are reported net against tuition in the Statement of Activities. Other amounts are reported as expenses. Scholarships from unrestricted sources $88,852 $83,263 Scholarship support from gifts, endowment and other restricted sources Total scholarships 33, ,915 30, ,795 Employee and dependent tuition benefits 20,009 18,592 Stipends 40,379 36,739 Work study 2,371 2,390 Total $184,674 $171,516 Contributions Contributions, including unconditional promises to give, are recognized as revenues in the period the promise is received. Contributions received for capital projects, permanent endowments or perpetual trusts are reported as nonoperating revenues. Contributions of assets other than cash are recorded at their estimated fair value at the date of gift. 7

10 Conditional promises to give are not recognized until the conditions on which they depend are substantially met. Contributions, in the form of unconditional promises to give, to be received after one year are discounted at a risk-free rate. Amortization of the discount is recorded as contribution revenue. Allowance is made for uncollectible unconditional promises to give based upon management s judgment, past collections experience and other relevant factors. A summary of pledges receivable at June 30 is as follows: In one year or less $70,497 $62,004 Between one year and five years 74,237 62,300 Five or more years 5,524 6, , ,956 Less: Discount (8,619) (5,429) Allowance for uncollectible amounts (7,655) (6,351) Total $133,984 $119,176 Patient Services Revenue The University recognizes revenues in the period in which services are rendered. The University has agreements with third-party payers that provide for payment to the University at amounts that are generally less than its established rates. Accordingly, patient revenue is reported net of contractual allowances, at estimated net realizable amounts from patients, third-party payers and others for services rendered. Tuition and Fee Revenue Tuition and fee revenue, net of scholarships, is recorded primarily in the fiscal year in which the educational programs are conducted. Sponsored Programs The University receives grant and contract revenue from governmental and private sources. Revenue associated with the direct costs of sponsored programs is generally recognized as the related costs are incurred. The University records revenue in unrestricted net assets upon its recovery of direct and indirect costs applicable to those sponsored programs that provide for the full or partial reimbursement of such costs. The recovery of indirect costs, also referred to as facilities and administrative costs, is recognized primarily based on predetermined rates negotiated with the federal government through the year ending June 30, Operating Results and Allocation of Certain Expenses The University s measure of operations as presented in the Statement of Activities includes income from tuition and fees, grants and contracts, medical services, contributions for operating programs, the endowment spending distribution and other revenues. Operating expenses are reported on the Statement of Activities by functional categories, after allocating costs for operation and maintenance of plant, interest on indebtedness and depreciation expense. Operating results exclude investment gains/(losses) except for the portion of gains utilized for the endowment spending distribution, permanently restricted gifts, change in the value of split-interest agreements, gains/(losses) on fixed asset disposals and interest rate swaps. Operation and maintenance of plant and depreciation are allocated to functional categories largely based on square footage. Interest expense is allocated based on specific identification of the uses of proceeds. Instruction expenses include instruction, departmental research and patient care costs. Split-Interest Agreements The University s split-interest agreements with donors consist primarily of charitable gift annuities and irrevocable charitable remainder trusts for which the University serves as trustee. Assets are invested and payments are made to donors and/or other beneficiaries in accordance with the respective agreements. Contribution revenues for charitable gift annuities and charitable remainder trusts are recognized after recording liabilities for the present value, calculated using discount rates which represent risk-free rates in existence at the date of the gift, of the estimated future payments to be made to the respective donors and/or other beneficiaries. Annually, the University records the change in value of splitinterest agreements by marking to market the assets that are associated with each trust and recalculating the liability for the present value of the estimated future payments to be made to the donors and/or other beneficiaries. 8

11 Conditional Asset Retirement Obligation In 2006, the University implemented the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 47, "Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations" (FIN 47), and FASB Statement No. 143, "Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations". The asset retirement obligation for the University relates primarily to the removal of asbestos from certain of its buildings. Known asbestos sites are appropriately encapsulated or controlled in accordance with current environmental regulations pending ultimate removal. Based on the guidance in FIN 47, management of the University determined that sufficient information was available to reasonably estimate the fair value of known asset retirement obligations. The initial application of the Interpretation was recognized as a cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle representing the cumulative accretion and accumulated depreciation for the time period from the date the liability would have been recognized had the provisions of the Interpretation been in effect when the liability was incurred to the date of adoption of this Interpretation. Upon initial adoption in 2006, the University recognized $14,271 as the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle in the Statement of Operations for As of, respectively, $15,107 and $15,351 of conditional asset retirement obligations are included within accounts payable and accrued expenses in the Statement of Financial Position. Interest and depreciation expense related to the obligation and asset, are not material to results reported in the Statement of Activities in any year. Cash and Cash Equivalents The University considers cash on hand and in banks and all highly liquid financial instruments with an original maturity of 90 days or less, except those amounts assigned to and invested by its investment managers, which amounts are classified as investments, to be cash and cash equivalents. Income Taxes The University is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code except to the extent the University has unrelated business income. There was no provision for income taxes due on unrelated business income in the current year. 2. INVESTMENTS Investments are as follows: Carrying Value Carrying Value Equity investments $3,152,957 $2,551,543 Fixed income investments 955, ,621 Marketable alternatives 1,291,118 1,076,833 Non-marketable alternatives 501, ,284 Short-term investments 177, ,302 Unspent bond proceeds in short-term instruments 50,480 1,078 Split-interest agreements in various investment types 129, ,919 Real assets and other 459,573 6,717, ,652 5,642,232 Accrued investment income 12,435 12,960 Total $6,730,262 $5,655,192 The majority of non-marketable alternative investments in private equity and venture capital are carried at estimated fair value provided by the management of the investments as of June 30, when available or as estimated by University management. Because private equity and venture capital are not readily marketable, the estimated value is subject to uncertainty and, therefore, may differ from the value that would have been used had a ready market for the investments existed and such differences could be material. The amount of gain or loss associated with these investments is reflected in the accompanying financial statements using a method similar to the equity method of accounting. The University has recorded within investments the market value of assets held by third parties in perpetual trusts of $25,280 and $14,051 in 2007 and 2006, respectively. Investments also include properties held for strategic growth purposes of $16,101 and $13,332 at, respectively. 9

12 The following summarizes the return on investments, net of investment management fees. Investment income represents earnings on non-endowed funds. Investment income $29,921 $26,116 Endowment dividends and interest income 67,886 56,362 Endowment distribution in excess of income 129, ,535 Endowment spending distribution 197, ,897 Investment gains/(losses), net 998, ,314 Gains distributed as endowment distribution (129,320) (131,535) Investment returns net of endowment spending distribution 869, ,779 Total $1,096,406 $610,792 At investments with a fair value of $717,256 and $608,368, respectively, were loaned to various brokers for average periods varying from six to seven days or one to three months, depending on the type of loan. The University receives lending fees and continues to earn interest and dividends on the loaned securities. These securities are returnable on demand and are collateralized by cash deposits amounting to 103% of the market value of the securities loaned at. The University is indemnified against borrower default by the financial institution that is acting as its lending agent. The borrowers have provided $737,582 and $624,524 of cash collateral for the loaned securities at, respectively. 3. ACCOUNTS AND NOTES RECEIVABLE Accounts and notes receivable at June 30 were as follows: Patient services $159,398 $142,833 Student and parent loans 132, ,524 Due from affiliated hospitals 29,169 31,134 Other 80,869 77, , ,344 Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts (90,428) (81,546) Total $311,538 $287,798 10

13 4. BONDS AND NOTES PAYABLE Outstanding principal on bonds and notes payable at consists of the following: Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority: Interest Rates Maturity at June 30, 2007 $84,400 of 1984 Series Revenue Refunding 3.78% September 1, 2009 $4,478 $6,560 Variable Rate Bonds, due serially through maturity $48,500 of 1985A and 1985B Revenue Variable 3.78%-3.83% September 1, ,443 6,774 Rate Bonds, due serially through maturity $142,400 of 1996A, B, C and D Series Variable 3.88% September 1, , ,400 Rate Bonds, due in full $105,770 of 1998A Series Bonds, due in full 4.75%-5.00% November 15, , ,271 $88,000 of 2000B and C Series Variable Rate 3.85% March 1, ,000 88,000 Bonds, due in full $176,490 of 2001A Series Bonds, due serially 5.00%-5.50% June 15, , ,488 from June 15, 2011 to June 15, 2016 $73,355 of 2001B Series Refunding Bonds, due in full 5.00% March 1, ,666 72,650 $93,430 of 2003A Series Bonds, due in full 5.00% February 15, ,231 93,224 $25,135 of 2003B Series Variable Rate Bonds, 3.90% February 15, ,135 25,135 due in full $100,000 of 2004 Series A and B Variable 3.86%-3.90% February 15, ,500 98,300 Rate Bonds, due annually $20,870 of 2005A Series Refunding Bonds, 3.00%-5.00% February 15, ,409 20,381 due annually $104,020 of 2007A Series Bonds, due in full 5.00% January 15, ,187 - $126,975 of 2007B Series Refunding Bonds, due 4.20% % January 15, ,339 - serially from January 15, 2021 to January 15, 2041 Other Notes Payable 50,862 54,441 Total outstanding bonds and notes payable $995,090 $885,624 Bonds payable are redeemable at the option of the University at various times from 2007 through The University is required to maintain certain ratios and comply with other restrictive covenants, principally that the University maintain assets equal to at least two times its general liabilities. During 2007 and 2006, interest and related fees incurred on notes and bonds payable totaled $45,553 and $38,473, respectively. 11

14 The University has a $40,000 Master Repurchase Agreement with Bank of America under which no balances were outstanding at June 30, 2007, or June 30, 2006, respectively. The other notes payable represent the University s commitment to funding a deferred capital contribution to an affiliated organization, other notes payable to Bank of America and the financing obligation discussed below. An investment asset equal to the deferred capital contribution was also recorded. Maturities on notes and bonds payable for the next five fiscal years are as follows: 2008 $7, , , , ,390 During 2007, through the Missouri Health and Educational Facilities Authority (MOHEFA), the University issued $126,975 of Series B Bonds. Net proceeds from the issuance were placed in an irrevocable trust to be used to satisfy all interest and principal payments, including principal to be paid at the first scheduled call date, for $123,100 of the 2001 Series A MOHEFA Bonds. In accordance with the terms of the 2001A Bond indenture and loan agreement, establishment of the trust results in the legal defeasance of the University s obligation under the bonds. The transaction has been accounted for as an extinguishment with a recognized loss of $7,269 reported on the Gain/(Loss) on fixed asset disposals and other, line of the Statement of Activities, while the University reduced its aggregate debt service by $17,716 over the life of the Series 2001A bonds. The University represents this is a net present value savings of $9,584. During 2005 the University entered into an agreement to provide certain assurances to a financial institution ( lender ) to support third party ( builder ) construction of a new building to be leased in part by the University. Under terms of the agreement, if after seven years following construction of the building, the builder fails to meet its obligations to the lender to service debt incurred for construction, the University could be called upon to satisfy those obligations. Should this occur, the University has an option to acquire the building for the amount of such unpaid debt service. In addition, the University installed improvements in support of the research activities undertaken in its leased portion of the building. Some of these improvements were determined to be a portion of the cost of constructing the building. Under Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) Issue 97-10, The Effect of Lessee Involvement in Asset Construction, the University is deemed to be the owner, for accounting purposes only, of this building project during the construction period. Accordingly, based on estimates obtained from the builder, the University recorded a building at June 30, 2006 of $25,175 and an offsetting financing obligation in the Statement of Financial Position. The total construction cost is estimated to be approximately $30 million before the University s leasehold improvements to space the University will occupy. The terms of the lease are such that the building and offsetting obligation do not qualify for derecognition under sale and leaseback accounting rules applied in accordance with the EITF, until the 25-year lease term expires. During the lease term, the University will recognize building depreciation, interest expense for the obligation and estimated rental income for the portions of the building leased to third parties. The building cost and obligation increased to $25,388 at June 30, DERIVATIVE AND OTHER FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS In accordance with the University s investment policies, derivative instruments may be purchased and sold to manage the risk and return of investment market positions. Investment managers purchase and sell derivatives on various fixed income instruments to control the risk of fluctuations in interest rates, relative to portfolio benchmarks, on the University s fixed income investments. Certain equity investment managers purchase derivatives to obtain cost efficient exposure to equity markets or to hedge currency. These contracts are funded at the end of each business day, with the resulting changes in the values of the contracts either added to or deducted from the University s custodial account. Gains or losses from these derivative instruments are reported as realized and unrealized gains or losses in the Statement of Activities. The University has investments in certain funds, generally in the form of limited partnerships, that participate directly, or have the option to participate, in derivative instruments. The University regularly reviews the performance of these funds in the context of its overall investment objectives. 12

15 In order to reduce exposure to floating interest rates on variable rate debt, the University entered into a thirty-year interest rate swap agreement in 2004 and ten-year interest rate swap agreements in 1998 and The agreements have the effect of fixing the rate of interest on borrowings, respectively, at approximately 4.262% for $96,500 of debt, 5.945% for $14,505 of debt and approximately 5.82% for $10,968 of debt. The fair value of interest rate swaps is the estimated amount that the University would receive or pay to terminate the agreements at the reporting date, taking into account current interest rates and the current credit-worthiness of the swap counter parties. The fair value of the interest rate swaps was an asset of $1,070 and $2,923 at, respectively. The change in fair value is reported in investment returns net of endowment spending on the Statement of Activities. These financial instruments necessarily involve counterparty credit exposure. The counterparties for these swap transactions are major financial institutions that meet the University s criteria for financial stability and credit-worthiness. 6. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Investments are reported at fair value as of the date of the financial statements. The carrying amount of accrued investment income and accounts and notes receivable approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these financial instruments. Pledges receivable and split-interest obligations approximate fair value as they are recorded at net present value. The carrying amount of accounts payable and other various accruals approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these financial instruments. The carrying amount of notes and bonds payable with variable interest rates approximates their fair value because the variable rates reflect current market rates for bonds with similar maturities and credit quality. The fair value of notes and bonds payable with fixed interest rates represents the quoted market value. The estimated fair value and carrying amount of all notes and bonds payable at June 30, 2007 approximated $990,514 and $995,090, and at June 30, 2006 approximated $898,922 and $885,624, respectively. 7. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES At June 30, 2007, the University had outstanding commitments under certain construction contracts in the amount of $95,859. At June 30, 2007, the University had outstanding commitments primarily for investments in partnerships of approximately $631,549. The University maintains a self-insurance program for professional liability. This program is supplemented with commercial excess insurance above the University s self-insurance retention. Funding for the program reserves is based on claims made. The assets supporting the funded reserve are reported as investments in the Statement of Financial Position. The University also accrues for an estimate of claims incurred but not reported. Reserves, funded and unfunded, are based upon actuarial studies and represent undiscounted estimated claims and related costs. The total selfinsurance reserves at June 30, 2007 and June 30, 2006, respectively, were $74,615 and $87,173. Self-insurance reserves are necessarily estimates based on of historical loss experience and other factors, and while management believes that the reserves are adequate, the ultimate liabilities may be in excess of or less than the amounts provided. The University is a party, along with other universities, to an agreement with a captive insurance company and a reciprocal risk retention group for purposes of obtaining general liability and auto liability insurance coverage in excess of a pre-determined retention level. Under the terms of these agreements, the University can be called upon to make additional capital contributions. In management s view, any such capital calls would not be material. The University is involved in various legal proceedings arising in the normal course of operations. Although the outcome of any legal proceeding cannot be predicted with certainty, it is the opinion of the University s management that the outcome of these proceedings individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on the business, financial position or liquidity of the University. 13

16 8. RETIREMENT PLAN The University provides its faculty and staff with a defined contribution (403(b)) retirement savings plan in which employee contributions, University contributions and investment earnings accumulate to assist employees at retirement. Participating employees have individually owned retirement accounts through the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (T.I.A.A.), College Retirement Equity Fund (CREF), and/or the Vanguard Group, Inc. Under this arrangement, the University and plan participants make monthly contributions to either T.I.A.A.-CREF and/or Vanguard. For benefits-eligible employees as of August 31, 2006, the amount of contribution made by the University, commencing after two years of eligible service, is based upon the employee's age and salary. For benefits-eligible employees hired or rehired on or after August 31, 2006, the University contribution commences after two years of eligible service and is based upon the employee s years of eligible service and salary. Vesting provisions are full and immediate. The University's share of the cost of these benefits in 2007 and 2006 was $48,087 and $45,061, respectively. 9. AGREEMENTS WITH AFFILIATED HOSPITALS In 2007, the affiliation agreement between the University, Barnes-Jewish Hospital (BJH) and St. Louis Children s Hospital (SLCH) was amended to include Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital (BJWCH). The terms of the affiliation agreements provide for the University to be responsible for providing professional medical staff and direction, supervision of residents and interns, appropriate resources for research and medical education, and participation in joint clinical planning. BJH, SLCH and BJWCH are responsible for the hospitals and health care delivery facilities. BJH, SLCH and BJWCH compensate the University for services provided by the University through a fixed annual base payment (adjusted annually for inflation) and an additional, contingent payment equal to a share of the combined BJH, SLCH and BJWCH adjusted net operating income. In addition, the University has an agreement with SLCH to lease space to the University through April 15, The rental payments for 2007 and 2006 were $1,079 and $1,798 respectively, and vary annually based on a formula defined in the agreement. The University, on behalf of its Medical School (WUSM) and BJH entered into an agreement in 2006 to develop and manage the Center for Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine (COSM) in Chesterfield, Missouri, to accommodate changes in the health care environment and to enhance their individual and shared missions of patient care, research and medical education. WUSM will provide supervision and medical direction for BJH s medical education programs including management, supervision and oversight of clinical services and research at COSM. All professional fee revenue and expense will accrue to WUSM. WUSM will fund, lease and occupy space related to the professional services components of COSM. This lease includes options to purchase the entire site after the first and tenth years. BJH will fund, lease and occupy space related to the technical services components of COSM. The annual operating income or loss from the technical services component of COSM will be combined with BJH, SLCH and BJWCH adjusted net operating income for the additional payment under the affiliation agreements. 14